About The Melting Pot - Thousand Oaks

The Melting Pot is the nation's largest fondue restaurant chain, offering a combination of great food, intimate atmosphere and interactive dining. The Melting Pot strives to help guest create memories through event dining as a destination restaurant perfect for a romantic dinner or a family gathering.

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Menu

With premium ingredients and unforgettable flavor, our Uncorked 2017 dining experience is designed to bring out the best in both fondue and the variety of featured wine. Each wine selection originates with a notable woman winemaker

Crushing It - A Toast To Women Winemakers

Explore five notable wines made by women who are making their mark on the industry today. Whether they work in the vineyard or in the boardroom, each is a winemaking pioneer in her own right

3-Pour Wine Tasting

$12.95. Choose Three 2-oz Pours from the Variety of Wines Listed Below to Enjoy with a Complimentary Artisanal Cheese Board Which Includes Pecan-encrusted Gorgonzola Globes, Granqueso®, Smoked Cheddar and Dark Chocolate. All wines are gluten-free

Barrymore | Rosé, California

Tasting Notes: Delicate red fruit flavors with floral and light citrus aromas. Fun fact: As Winemaking Partner, Drew Barrymore is highly engaged with Barrymore Wines, bringing her vision and many creative talents. She loves how wine and food bring people together to create memories, which is the inspiration behind her wines

$6.00

5 oz

$10.00

8 oz

$29.00

Bottle

Wente Estate | Chardonnay, California

Tasting Notes: Green apple and tropical fruits are balanced by subtle oak, cinnamon and vanilla. Fun fact: The Wente family developed a world-renowned Chardonnay, and Carolyn Wente was instrumental in turning her family's legacy into a global brand. As a fifth-generation family member, she is the CEO and head of the "First Family of Chardonnay"

$7.50

5 oz

$13.00

8 oz

$38.00

Bottle

Joel Gott | Pinot Noir, California

Tasting Notes: Flavors of red and dark fruit are followed by an elegant balance of acidity and soft, velvety tannins. Fun fact: It may say "Joel Gott" on the label, but Sarah Gott is the director of winemaking. Sarah heads a team of six women winemakers for the Gott brand. She mentored Alisa Jacobson, winemaker for several varietals including the Pinot Noir

$12.00

5 oz

$19.00

8 oz

$52.00

Bottle

Girls In the Vineyard | Cabernet, California

Tasting Notes: Cassis and bramblefruit travel from the nose to the palate and intertwine with a hint of earthiness and cocoa. Fun fact: Kat McDonald, a former brewmaster in Australia, decided to start making wines with the notion of truly celebrating and empowering women

$11.00

5 oz

$16.00

8 oz

$49.00

Bottle

Sterling Napa | Merlot, California

Tasting Notes: This plush and refined wine offers red and black fruit flavors that give way to polished tannins on the finish. Fun fact: Lauren Kopit claims winemaking combines all things she truly enjoys: science, art, creativity, teaching and interacting with people. In addition to being the Assistant Winemaker, she is an avid oil painter and amateur photographer. Thousand Oaks Favorite

$11.00

5 oz

$16.00

8 oz

$49.00

Bottle

^Our fondue-style service may result in the undercooking of certain ingredients. Consuming raw meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. Our canola oil is cholesterol-free and contains 0g trans fat

Cheese Fondue

The award-winning cheeses in our fondue are melted to perfection and served with artisan breads, seasonal fruits and veggies. Choose one cheese per cooktop. Gluten-free bread available upon request. All prices are per person. Artisanal Dippers (Gluten Free) $4.95 per plate: Complement your cheese fondue with our selection of hand-cut, premium cured meats

Four Course

Entrées: 4-Course Experience

Our main course features premium ingredients such as hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, Certified Black Angus Beef® and all-natural pork tenderloin. The 4-Course Experience is the ultimate fondue experience and includes all four courses: cheese fondue, salad, an entrée below and chocolate fondue. Prices below include all four courses. We'd be happy to prepare any of our entrées gluten-free—just ask! Add a cold water lobster tail to any entrée for just $15.95

Entrées: Create Your Own

Our main course features premium ingredients such as hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, Certified Black Angus Beef® and all-natural pork tenderloin. Create your own combination of three individual items below for $29.95. Make It a 4-Course: Make it a 4-course experience with your choice of cheese fondue, salad and chocolate fondue $49.75

All-Natural Chicken Breast

Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork*

Honey Orange Duck Breast

Smoky Andouille Sausage

Shrimp

Atlantic Salmon Filet

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin*

Premium Filet Mignon

Certified Angus Beef® Sirloin

Chicken & Vegetable Potstickers

Wild Mushroom Sacchetti

Featured Pasta

Vegetable Polpettes

Ginger Teriyaki Tofu

Cooking Styles

Prepare your entrées with any of our cooking styles. Choose one style per cooktop. Priced per pot

Chocolate Fondue

A delectable variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits accompany each of our chocolate fondues. Gluten-free dipper plate available upon request. All chocolate fondues are priced per person. Sweet Additions ($5.95 per plate): Complement any of our decadent chocolate fondues with a slice of seasonal cheesecake, cream puffs, rolled gaufrettes and fresh berries!

Waitress was not very good at all. Never refilled drinks even when we asked, brought us the wrong cooking style (mojo) when we asked for coq au vin. Never came by during our meals to see if we needed anything... refills, more sauce, etc. disappeared when she went to go get the dessert menu and again when she went to get the bill. Very frustrating for the cost of the meal. Overall not the best experience.

My girlfriend and I enjoyed the ambiance and the dessert selection. I highly recommend the Melting Pot for a date night. Great wait staff. Very attentive although a little slow to bring the water we had requested, not once but twice.

Tags: Notable Wine List, Fit for Foodies, Good for a Date, Special Occasion, Romantic

Went there for my daughter's 18th Birthday. A fun, creative food experience - however, the portion sizes were small and overpriced - and the service was pretty bad, always looking for our waiter. So while I'm glad we went once, not sure I'd spring for it again.

Tags: Good for Anniversaries, Good for a Date, Creative Cuisine, Good for Birthdays, Tapas

The food was pretty good. The service was excellent and explained very well. The place is a bit run down. Front entrance chairs in poor condition. Our waitress was excellent. Had good portions of food. Overall good. It was a fun experience and different to do. We would go back.

My better half and I have been wanting to try this place for months now. On Saturday, I surprised her by booking reservations for two. We had the Classic four course dinner. The food was out of this world and our server Sean was the BEST. Sean was courteous and well informed about the menu. I can't recommend this place enough for any fellas out there looking to be spontaneous with their woman. Just know it is a four course dinner so it takes 1-2 hours to complete. You will need to book reservations ahead and you will be paying a pretty penny. But it's worth it.

I took my kids here for the first time and was so disappointed. I have been several times and had great experiences but not this time. We had to move tables because burners were malfunctioning, drinks weren't refilled, extra sauce never appeared, the table was cluttered with empty bowls, our server rushed us and sighed loudly each time we had a question or needed another minute. The chocolate arrived cold and when we asked how long it would take to heat she cranked it way up and walked away. When I went to serve the kids I burned myself on the spoon. When our bill arrived the kids meal she described had been charged as three full price entrees, adding $75 to our bill! I didn't even argue because she had vanished again. I just left the cash, took my burnt hand and left. The food was fair but the poor service left an even worse taste in my mouth.

the food was okay, the dipping was fun, the price isn't worth either.Considering there is no Chef preparing the entrees because the patron does it themselves not much to justify pricey menu AT ALL. Staff was friendly but a bit on the slow side, atmosphere was good, but I would go to a nice restaurant. The cost will be about the same and you won't have to cook yourself. Once is enough thank you very much.

I had visited The Melting Pot at a different location once before and had such a great experience. I was happy to learn that there was a location near my home. I took my family for New Years' Eve dinner. I was not impressed with this location, the set menu for the holiday and the raised pricing due to the holiday. This particular location was not a very nice restaurant and I was highly disappointed. I actually felt highly remorseful about what I spent on dinner this evening. We like to eat out and do choose nice places so we're not afraid to spend money on a nice dinner. This did not match my expectations.

The food is high quality. We ordered the 4 course "Big Night Out" meal for 2. But even though we cooked our own food right in front of us it took way too long for them to bring it out.We had a small table in a private corner and it was cold, and I was wearing a jacket, and they couldn't do anything to control it. Server was going through the motions.

My husband and I have been dining at the Seattle Melting Pot for years. I was visiting my family in Thousand Oaks who hadn’t been to the Melting Pot. They loved it! You have new fans who will be back. Thank you for a fabulous experience.

Tags: Fun, Neighborhood Gem, Good for Birthdays, Great Beer, Good for Groups, Good for a Date, Notable Wine List

Although our server Jeff was friendly and knowledgeable, when I paid cash for our meal and asked for the change, he gave me back ALL my money back (only broke the $5.00 bill down) and due to being in a deep conversation, I didn’t pay attention to what he brought back to the table (I just put it in my purse) then we left and ended up being called and having to put it on my credit card. Other than that, the food was good, but there was food (in differect areas of the restaurant) on the floor and our table was sticky. Overall not the best experience for 2 people who paid $132.76 to have a nice dinner while on vacation.

Went for our One month wedding anniversary. Made the reservation through open table app. When asked if there was any special requests through the website I asked for a private/semi private table and to have a bottle of wine at the table when we got there. No bottle of wine when we arrived and no mention of wedding anniversary! After seated we waiting 30 mins for someone to take our drink order and another 15 mins to receive them. And for a Tuesday night right at 5pm when they opened that was unacceptable! Food was great as always just waited a long time to get started.

The Melting Pot is such a fun place to go, if you can afford it. Be aware that everyone at the table must agree on the cheese,the cooking style and the chocolate, as there is only one fondue pot at the table (more at the long group tables.) The meat and produce are all very fresh, and the staff will give you lots of advise on cooking time, and what sauce goes best with each meat/veggie. Plan for at least two hours for a full four course meal.

I love the cheese fondue. Had a salad that was very good. The chocolate fondue was too sweet for me. We got chocolate covered strawberries to take home. It is a bit pricey but it is definitely a fun thing to do for special occasion. Next time I will just do the cheese fondue and salad only.

Tags: Good for Birthdays, Fit for Foodies, Worth the Drive, Special Occasion, Authentic, Quiet Conversation, Good for a Date, Cozy, Good for Anniversaries, Romantic

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